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Boiler Black equivalent and alternatives

Looking for a substitute for Formula P3 Boiler Black? These are the closest paints in each other brand on The Painters Desk. ✓ means a manufacturer or community conversion chart lists it as an equivalent; ≈ means it is the nearest swatch colour. ΔE is the colour difference between the two swatches: under about 6 is a close match, over about 15 is a loose one. Each brand shows its best match: chart-listed paints within ΔE 25, otherwise the nearest paint of the same type within ΔE 12. Swatches are estimates, so check the real paints before you commit.

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Metallic matches

Boiler Black is a metallic paint, so these are metallic and pearl paints only.

Non-metallic colours

The nearest non-metallic paint in each brand to Boiler Black's swatch, for non-metallic metal (NMM) or a matt alternative. A different finish, so not a straight swap.

Show all 63 matches, including loose ones

Every paint a conversion chart lists, however far its swatch is from Boiler Black's, plus the 2 or 3 nearest swatches in every brand.

Army Painter

• ≈ Gun MetalWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ Steel (WP4038P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ Gun MetalWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Iron WarriorsColour: Base · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Base · ΔE 10, fair
• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Air · ΔE 10, fair

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Dark Silver (030)Metallics · ΔE 18, loose
• ≈ Dark Bronze (S24)Metallics · ΔE 23, loose
• ≈ Steel (AMP-010)Metallics · ΔE 25, loose

Vallejo

• ≈ Obsidian Black (77.140 Base)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 3, very close
• ≈ Obsidian Black (77.180 Airbrush)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 3, very close
• ≈ Sterling Silver (77.141 Shade)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 8, close

AK Interactive

• ≈ Gun Metal (AK11212)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Dark Steel (AK17067)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Cold Steel (AK17070)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 12, fair

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Sir Coates SilverMetallics · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Dwarven IronMetallics · ΔE 9, close
• ≈ Doom MetalMetallics · ΔE 9, close

Turbo Dork

• ≈ Six Shooter (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Black Ice (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 10, fair
• ≈ Grave Robber (Black base)TurboShift · ΔE 13, fair

Tamiya

• ≈ Gun Metal (PS-23)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Gun Metal (X-10)X Gloss Acrylic · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ Gun Metal (TS-38)TS Spray · ΔE 6, very close

Scale75

• ≈ Thrash Metal (SC64)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 4, very close
• ≈ Heavy Metal (SC65)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 12, fair
• ≈ Necro Gold (SC71)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 13, fair

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Holographic Paint (1673)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Anthrax Metal (1862)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 20, loose
• ≈ Dark Elder Bronze (1866)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 23, loose

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Black Metal (IONIC-0173)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Gun Metal (ATOM-20167)ATOM · ΔE 15, fair
• ≈ Burnt Iron (ATOM-20169)ATOM · ΔE 19, loose

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ Burnt Iron (C-61)Mr. Color · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Burnt Iron (N-76)Acrysion · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Bronzegrun (C-519)Mr. Color · ΔE 13, fair

Reaper

• ≈ Honed Steel (09053)MSP Metallics · ΔE 4, very close
• ≈ Blackened Steel (09205)MSP Metallics · ΔE 4, very close
• ≈ Shadowed Steel (09052)MSP Metallics · ΔE 11, fair

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Iron Hue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 38, loose
• ≈ Gold 79 (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 43, loose

Golden

• ≈ Iridescent Stainless Steel (Coarse) (4027)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 21, loose
• ≈ Iridescent Bronze (Fine) (8512)High Flow · ΔE 21, loose
• ≈ Iridescent Bronze (Fine) (4003)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 22, loose

Nocturna Models

• ≈ Iron Fist (NA55)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 15, loose
• ≈ Heavy Armour (NA54)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 19, loose
• ≈ Old Brass (NA49)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 28, loose

Non-metallic colours

Army Painter

• ≈ Obsidian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Dataslate Grey (T3)Tone Pro · ΔE 3, very close

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Graphite Grey (508)1-Step · ΔE 5, very close

Vallejo

• ≈ JGSD Brown (71.297)Model Air · ΔE 3, very close

AK Interactive

• ≈ RLM 66 (1941) (AK11820)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 1, very close

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Scorched EarthTriads: shadows · ΔE 2, very close

Tamiya

• ≈ Khaki Drab (XF-51)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 7, close

Scale75

• ≈ Rlyeh Grey (SFG45)Fantasy & Games · ΔE 4, very close

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Slate Grey (1838)Acrylic Colors · ΔE 5, very close

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Slate Grey (AMMO.F-522)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 2, very close

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ JMSDF 2705 Dark Gray N4 (C-608)Mr. Color · ΔE 4, very close

Reaper

• ≈ Stormy Grey (09088)Master Series Paints · ΔE 4, very close

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Viridian Grim (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 12, fair

Golden

• ≈ Carbon Black (PBk7)High Flow · ΔE 3, very close

Nocturna Models

• ≈ Darkness Grey (NA11)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 5, very close

Bear Cavalry

• ≈ Ultimate Cup of CoffeeBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 3, very close

Compare side by side

• Boiler Black vs Pig IronFormula P3 P3 Metallics · ΔE 10, fair
• Boiler Black vs Iron WarriorsCitadel Colour: Base · ΔE 6, very close
• Boiler Black vs Obsidian BlackVallejo True Metallic Metal · ΔE 3, very close
• Boiler Black vs Gun MetalArmy Painter Warpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, very close

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